Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

Join our dynamic kitchen team as a Commis Chef and kick-start your culinary career in a fast-paced, professional environment! Working closely with senior chefs, you'll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, cooking, and presentation while developing essential skills and techniques.

Wage

£24,843 a year

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• Salary: £24,843 per annum, based on experience and skills.

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Hours: 5 out of 7 days, including evenings and weekends due to home match days.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

You'll play a key role in maintaining kitchen hygiene, assisting with inventory management, and ensuring high-quality dishes are served. We’re looking for passionate individuals who are eager to learn, hardworking, and thrive under pressure. With opportunities for career progression from Commis Chef to Chef de Partie and beyond, this role offers a fantastic stepping stone in the hospitality industry.

Food Preparation and Cooking:

Assist in the preparation and cooking of dishes as directed by the Chef de Partie or other senior chefs
Measure ingredients and prepare them according to recipes
Ensure that food preparation areas are clean and hygienic

Kitchen Maintenance and Hygiene:

Maintain a clean and organised workstation
Follow all hygiene and sanitation procedures to ensure a safe and sanitary kitchen environment
Assist in the cleaning of kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces

Inventory Management:

Help in the storage and organisation of food supplies
Assist in the inventory management of ingredients and supplies, ensuring proper stock levels are maintained

Learning and Development:

Learn and understand the recipes and cooking techniques used in the kitchen
Seek to improve culinary skills and knowledge by observing and practising under the guidance of senior chefs

Where you’ll work

Ashton Road
Bristol
BS3 2EJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner
Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner

Your training plan

Training and Qualification Level:

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Preparing food and basic cooking tasks in a kitchen under supervision
City of Bristol College (College Green)
Day Release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 3/4+)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Food preparation
Knife Skills
Kitchen safety
Hygiene practices

Other requirements

Standard Benefits 22 Days - Annual Leave

About this company

Ashton Gate Stadium is a leading sports and entertainment business that provides essential support services to ensure the sustainability of Stephen Lansdown’s sporting group of companies. This includes Bristol Sport, Bristol City, Bristol Bears, Bristol Flyers Basketball, and their respective community charities.

https://www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Standard Benefits. 22 Days - Annual Leave.

After this apprenticeship

Permanent employment
Chef de Partie

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